Employment Opportunities

UPCOMING PT TEST DATES: SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 2015. THE APPLICATION CUTOFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 11, 2015.

Requirements:

•Be at least 21 years of age
•Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
•Criminal Activity - The Peace Officer Standard and Training Commission of Tennessee may consider a waiver from pre- employment requirements relating to criminal activity on an individual basis and depending on the circumstances excluding felony charge or domestic violence.
•Possess a valid drivers license
•Be a Citizen of the United States
•Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces if prior military (MUST BE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EITHER TERMINAL LEAVE OR ETS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY)
•Completely fill out an application for employment
•Be able to pass an extensive background investigation, polygraph, and drug screen
• Meet State law Requirements concerning mental health and physical condition

Benefits of Employment with the Clarksville Police Department

•Beginning salary as a cadet is 33,082.66. When the training period is completed, salary will be $36,391
•State Retirement Plan,
Mandatory Retirement Age of 60, 62 if in an administrative position.
•12 Vacation Days & 12 Sick Days per year
•11 Paid Holidays a year
• A medical insurance package is offered by the City of Clarksville at a minimal cost to the employee
•Longevity Pay
•Uniforms/Equipment Provided
• Military, Reserve, National Guard Leave
•Voluntary Incentive Program to maintain physical fitness
•The Clarksville Police Department and the City of Clarksville are Equal Opportunity Employers

UPON EMPLOYMENT THE CLARKSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING TRAINING

PHASE 1 is a four week in-house training program that will help you become accustomed to the department. You will be provided instruction in firearms, policy and procedures, chemical weapons, impact weapons, DUI enforcement and other areas.

PHASE 2 is a ten week Basic Police School conducted at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Donelson , TN , near Nashville . Completion of these ten weeks provides you with a certification from the State of Tennessee . If you have a certification from another state you may be eligible to attend a three week transition academy.

PHASE 3 is a 14 week period where recruits are assigned to a Field Training Officer. After successful completion of the program, you are then assigned to a shift and begin solo patrols.

For further assistance contact CPD Recruitment at: (931) 553-5111.

How to apply

Applications can be obtained by downloading the Employment Application or by picking up an application at the Tennessee Career Center, 523 Madison Street, Suite B, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040

You may also write to the Career Center or contact them at (931) 648-5530 and request an application be mailed to you.

Remember, the application needs to be notarized before it is turned into the Tennessee Career Center.

Applications are accepted year round. Applications can either be hand delivered or mailed. If mailed, send it to Tennessee Career Center, 523 Madison Street, Suite B, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040. Attention: Police Officer Recruitment.

The Clarksville Police Department tests for police officer candidates three times per year in January, May and September.

The physical fitness test will consist of a 1.5 mile run, a 300 meter run, 1 minute sit ups and 1 minute pushups. Applicants will participate in all four events and must successfully complete three out of the four events. It is mandatory for all applicants to pass the 1.5 mile run to move on to the other three events.

The physical fitness test is based on standards set by the Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas.

Applicants must bring their physical agility testing form issued by the Tennessee Career Center, and an official photo ID to the physical agility testing site. If the applicant fails to bring these items, he or she will not be permitted to participate in the physical agility test.

Applicants will be required to produce a photo ID prior to taking the written examination that is administered at the Tennessee Career Center. If the applicant is not able to produce a photo ID, they will not be permitted to participate in the written examination.

The third phase consists of an extensive background investigation.

The fourth phase is an interview with two members of the Command Staff.

The final phase is an interview with the Chief of Police.

The Chief of Police selects the applicants that will be given a conditional offer of employment. This job offer is contingent upon the applicants successfully completing a physical exam, drug screen, psychological exam, and a polygraph test.

If an applicant fails the physical agility test or written examination they will be eligible to re-apply by submitting a new application to the Tennessee Career Center for the next available testing date. The duration of the hiring process for the Clarksville Police Department can take up to one year depending on the background investigation and available testing dates.

The Clarksville Police Department has a lateral program for applicants with prior law enforcement experience. Those that qualify would still have to complete all phases of the hiring process. For questions, contact Detective Michael Patterson at (931) 553-5111 or Detective Alan Morgan at (931) 648-0656 ext. 5334.